(Image credit: Lo-Fi Games) Lo-Fi Games published a video (noticed by PC Gamer) elaborating on the intense difficulty of the open-world survival RPG, Kenshi, a stance the developer wholeheartedly supports. In the video, the lead developer, Chris Hunt, elaborated on the reasoning behind the game’s various challenges. “It’s not akin to Dark Souls, where you
Read More(Image credit: Rockstar) Mortality. Taxes. GTA 5 moving 5 million copies each quarter. There are certain certainties in life, and the ongoing triumph of Rockstar’s open-world titles is one of them. Even with GTA 6 approaching, both the previous Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption 2 are flying off the shelves. In its latest
Read More(Image credit: Rockstar Games) Rockstar Games isn’t releasing new titles as frequently as in the past, but the CEO of parent company Take-Two believes that many of the developer’s online updates are so “rich” that they would have been regarded as “standalone” games a few console generations earlier. There was a time when Rockstar Games
Read More(Image credit: Sony Computer Entertainment) More than two decades have passed since the initial God of War debuted in March 2005. To commemorate this milestone, Sony introduced several new features in God of War Ragnarok and held discussions with the creators of the franchise along with actors from both the current generation and the original
Read MoreBungie has acknowledged that the artwork of an outside artist has been incorporated into its forthcoming game, Marathon, without proper authorization. Read further…Explore More
Read MoreThe gradual expansion of Nintendo Switch Online’s N64 collection proceeds with a fresh offering for Expansion Pack members: the highly cherished 1996 brawler Killer Instinct Gold, crafted by developer Rare, is now accessible in the western regions, while Japan is receiving an entirely different title. Read more…Read More
Read MoreRumors suggest that Red Dead Redemption 2 may be making its way to Nintendo’s Switch 2, with a possible launch scheduled for later this year. Dive deeper into the details…Discover More
Read MoreUPDATE 4:45pm UK: That was quick. Kotaku’s Ethan Gach has informed us that Epic Games has promptly rolled out an update after players managed to make Darth Vader curse shortly after the game’s launch. Read more…Read More
Read MoreSwitch 2 will not be compatible with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on televisions, contrary to earlier indications from Nintendo that it would be. Read more…Read More
Read MoreBungie has acknowledged that its latest alpha version of Marathon utilized ‘unauthorized’ decals and graphics, following allegations that the studio appropriated elements from artwork created in 2017. The developer is taking these claims seriously and has committed to a comprehensive evaluation of the in-game assets involved. This comes after concerns were raised regarding the originality
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Read MoreCodfish Academy, a training facility focused on Unreal Engine game development, has launched in Portugal. Discover additional details…Learn More
Read MoreAfter a fiscal year 2025 that concluded at the higher end of expectations, Take-Two Interactive has commenced fiscal year 2026 without GTA 6 being part of it. Take-Two’s CEO and chairman, Strauss Zelnick, spoke with GamesIndustry.biz about what lies ahead, touching upon aspects like game pricing, Borderlands 4, and the developments post-launch of Civilization 7…Read
Read MoreThe corporate financial reporting period might not be the most thrilling of the year’s transitions, yet it offers a unique chance to gauge the industry’s health in a fairly objective manner. This is a critical moment to assess trends, performance benchmarks, and prevailing sentiments within the market. Investors, stakeholders, and analysts eagerly await these quarterly
Read MorePAX East served as a cautionary tale: while the phenomenal success of games created by individual developers and small groups is commendable, it may result in a shortage of essential experts.Learn More
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Read MoreImage: GungHo Online Entertainment Among the RPGs I cherish, the Trails series is arguably the most challenging to endorse. A combination of varying platforms, extensive gameplay duration, and an overwhelming number of installments might deter prospective players. Even once someone commits, they’ll likely confront a barrage of queries while trying to comprehend the timeline. The
Read MoreReady, set, go! by Jim Norman Yesterday, 4:30pm The roster of Switch 2 games expands continually, and now, pending its Kickstarter success, a fresh arcade racer is set to join the lineup. OctaRace is a recently unveiled top-down racing game, drawing inspiration from Micro Machines and Crash Team Racing (with a touch of Mario Kart).
Read MoreLaunching July 2025 by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 5:15pm Image: 8BitDo The accessory manufacturer 8BitDo has revealed that it will unveil a brand-new arcade controller for the Nintendo Switch, and indeed, it appears truly spectacular. Available for shipping starting from 15th July 2025 in North America and from 15th August 2025 in Europe, pre-orders have opened
Read MoreImage: Epic Games Update : If you needed further proof that this situation is rather poor and disrespectful, PC Gamer has conducted some extra investigations and revealed that, not only have users been “educating” the AI chatbot to curse, but also to utilize slurs. Naturally. We won’t provide links to the
Read MoreCaptured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) It may be increasingly challenging to market the classic roguelike dungeon-crawling experience, complete with retro/pixel art. We acknowledge this. Nevertheless, amidst the crowded landscape filled with lackluster imitations of the originals, it’s worthwhile to keep an eye out for the occasional gem. And here we present such a gem. Into
Read MoreImage: Team Ninja Indeed, we all acknowledge that FromSoftware creates remarkably impressive soulslikes – they excel at it, one might say. You know the types, like Dark Souls, Sekiro, and that whole Elden Ring phenomenon. And Demon’s Sou… you get the idea. When confronted with the creations of the pioneers who conceptualized this genre, it’s
Read MoreName on-point by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6pm Since Stray made its debut, feline-themed games have surged in popularity, and a fresh alternative from the developer Spoonful of Wonder certainly embraces this trend – with its cleverly titled adventure Copycat. Copycat is a “touching narrative-focused game about rejection, belonging, and the essence of home”; similar to
Read MorePrepare for an eventful SGF 2025 by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 7pm It’s nearly that season again! The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is just around the corner, accompanied by a series of additional showcases at the same time – many of which will unveil Xbox-related content as well. This all forms part of the Summer Game
Read MoreWhat’s your current points total? by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 8pm About this time last year, we inquired of Pure Xbox readers how you were navigating Microsoft Rewards in 2024, so we thought it was the right moment to do this again—especially since the service has transformed quite a bit in 2025! You might remember that
Read MoreBeing rolled out now to select Xbox Insiders It has been revealed today that the home interface of your Xbox console will soon feature three new customization options, with two of them currently being launched for Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insiders this week. Xbox representatives state that this update is a direct response to
Read MoreAll in the mind by Robert Ramsey Yesterday, 2pm MindsEye, the intriguing action shooter crafted by former GTA expert Leslie Benzies, has finally been granted a glimpse at its gameplay. The catch, however, is that it’s wrapped up in a brief 30-second teaser. This is a project that has piqued interest for several months now.
Read MoreCiri-ous enterprise by Robert Ramsey Yesterday, 4pm The announcement trailer for The Witcher 4, which premiered at The Game Awards last year, has clinched a significant accolade. The ADC Annual Awards honor craftsmanship and innovation across a diverse range of artistic pursuits. These awards encompass domains such as architecture, illustration, and photography, while also recognizing
Read MoreYou forfeit 22 games, you regain 10 by Liam Croft Yesterday, 5pm It’s often said that situations may need to deteriorate prior to improvement; let’s hope that this is the case for PS Plus. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 presents a dual blow for the subscription service: 22 games are departing, and they’re being substituted with
Read MoreDungeon & Fighter progresses forward by Robert Ramsey Yesterday, 6pm The Initial Berserker: Khazan hasn’t fulfilled publisher Nexon’s sales ambitions — but that’s not necessarily a concern, as indicated in the company’s recent financial statement. The action RPG debuted for PS5 in March and garnered decent reviews. It successfully attracted fans of Souls-like games, yet
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